Trine Searle Moe

Therapeutic approaches that suit online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and connections. Online sessions can be used to notice patterns in how people relate and to practise new ways of responding in real time. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre and uses active listening and acceptance to help someone find their own solutions. This approach helps with low self-esteem, anxiety and making sense of strong emotions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in close relationships and helps people name and shift key feelings that drive behaviour; it can be useful for intimacy issues and relationship distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about needs, goals and preferences and will suggest which mix of methods might help most. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging can work for short check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility and make it easier to attend therapy from different locations.